The Test at Galle was an absolute one sided affair, as the visitors mauled Sri Lanka in their own fortress. Throughout the course of the game, India always seemed to be the better side and well on top of the hosts. Be it Shikhar Dhawan’s sensation knock or India’s team work in the bowling department, the visitors were far superior, then the hosts.
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For all rounder R. Ashwin, this Test marked an extremely special occasion. Playing his 50th Test match, Ashwin was in for a historic feat, as he stands as the leading wicket taker for a bowler after having played 50 Tests, with 279 scalps to his name.
To go along with that, Ashwin also has four Test centuries to his name, and a batting average in the 30’s is another indication of how colossal an asset he is to team India. Post India’s dominating victory on the fourth day at Galle, the all-rounder was presented with a memento to mark his 50th Test.
After receiving the memento, Ashwin took to Twitter in order to express his happiness and delight on the colourful journey of his Test career so far.
“Memorable test, will cherish it forever. Never thought I would get here. #grateful,” wrote Ashwin on Twitter.
Memorable test, will cherish it forever. Never thought I would get here. #grateful pic.twitter.com/a0jJZAptpu
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) July 29, 2017
Given the near future and with India travelling for an array of overseas tours, Ashwin remains absolutely critical to the team’s plans. With his rising stature as an all-rounder and a match winner, only further greatness awaits this genius.
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